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Lot # 129 - Historic Mineral Collection – 30+ Specimens w Hand-Written Labels

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 9:08:00 PM
Current bid:	$5.00
Highest bidder:	Mermaid
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Description :

A remarkable, freshly uncovered vintage geological study and mineral collection consisting of approximately 30+ specimens.

This collection is a phenomenal time capsule of historic 20th-century mining, heavily focusing on classic, defunct North American localities alongside choice international reference pieces.

The standout feature of this collection is its exceptional provenance. Most specimens are accompanied by their original, aged, hand-written identification cards tracking specific mine names, geological compositions, and long-closed districts. In the modern mineral market, these intact historic labels add immense collectible and monetary value.

Joplin, Missouri Galena: Multiple choice specimens from the world-famous Tri-State District, including a notable sharp, metallic "Cubo-Octahedral" Galena cluster and fine cubic habits.

Yellow crystalline Cerussite from the legendary Electric Point Mine (Colville/Leadpoint, WN), Boulangerite from the Cleveland Mine (Stevens County)

Bright turquoise-blue Chalcanthite from the Alder Mine (Twisp, WN).

Classic Copper & Secondary Minerals: High-vibrancy display pieces featuring deep blue Azurite (including Butte, Montana material),

Fibrous green Malachite from the historic Bisbee, Arizona district, and Malachite/Dioptase from Rhodesia,

South Africa.Geological & Structural Reference Pieces:

Well-preserved specimens of California Rhodonite,

Magnet Cove (Arkansas) Tinguatite Porphyry, Spartaite/Rhodochrosite, native Antimony, Hornblende, and localized Petoskey Stone/Petrified Coral.

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Auction History

Highest bidder is Mermaid

Date	Bid	User
10-Nov-2026 8:32:40 AM	$5.00	Mermaid

PAYMENT DETAILS

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Invoices are emailed to winning bidders once the sale has completely closed.Full payment must be made by 8:00 p.m. the day after auction closes. If total payment is not received before the pick-up date & time, items will be forfeited, and bidding privileges revoked.

Pick-up information will be on the invoice e-mailed after the auction closes.All items not picked up during the designated times will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold. When possible, and at our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged. If this is possible, an appropriate fee will be charged.

A 12% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 129 - Historic Mineral Collection – 30+ Specimens w Hand-Written Labels

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